Clinical Nurse Specialist - West Hospital

Elevate Your Nursing Career with Indiana's Top Healthcare System!

Are you a skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) looking for a dynamic and supportive environment to advance your career? At IU Health West Hospital, we value your expertise in nursing and provide the resources you need to make a real impact. This is your opportunity to step into an influential role where your expertise can shine. Whether you’re an established CNS or a talented nurse aspiring to become one, we encourage you to apply. We also offer secondary roles for those interested in pursuing CNS programs in the future. You'll work Monday through Friday during the day shift—no weekends or holidays!

Located in the thriving West Indianapolis area, our state-of-the-art facility fosters a collaborative, patient-centered approach, where innovation meets compassionate care. As a CNS at IU Health West, you’ll have the opportunity to lead evidence-based practice initiatives, mentor nursing teams, and enhance patient outcomes in a hospital that values growth, excellence, and work-life balance.

At IU Health, we pride ourselves on being the most comprehensive medical system in the state, opening doors to a plethora of professional growth opportunities. In addition to a dynamic work environment, we provide a generous benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary with shift differentials
• Robust PTO program for work-life balance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing professional development and educational assistance

A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a Masters prepared Advance Practice Registered Nurse whose function is to improve outcomes in patient care. Functioning in five sub roles including: Expert in Clinical Practice, Educator, Leader, Researcher and Consultant, who positively influence the three spheres of practice: Patient Care, Nursing, and Systems in their respective specialties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master in nursing as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) required.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license and meets regulatory requirements to practice as a CNS.
• Requires 3-5 years of advanced clinical skills typically gained through nursing experience.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Emergency, Cath Lab, ICU experience preferred but not required. 

Join a team that prioritizes professional development, supports your clinical leadership, and empowers you to drive change in patient care. Make a difference at IU Health West Hospital—where your skills and passion are truly valued!

We can't wait to hear from you! Apply today and embark on a fulfilling nursing journey with us!

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.